Juneteenth events around Richmond
There are a number of Juneteenth festivities and activities taking place around the Richmond area this weekend.
"Juneteenth reminds us that freedom was not a single moment in time, but a hard-won, ongoing struggle, one that continues today in the fight for equity and justice. As a city, we honor that legacy not just with words, but with action – by building systems that create opportunity, protect dignity, and affirm the full humanity of every resident," Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said in a press release.
The below listings are from The Richmond Free Press, as well as other sources:
Wednesday
Still, We Rise! Juneteenth 2025 at Richmond Hill Chapel, 2209 E. Grace St., begins at 6:30 p.m. with a screening and discussion of the documentary “Finding Edna Lewis”, followed by the “Transcending Walls” mural walk at 8:30 p.m. with artist Hamilton Glass. Free. richmondhillva.org
Juneteenth Faith & Freedom Film at The Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 3200 E. Broad St., 5:30 p.m. Website
Thursday
City of Richmond Jubilation in June Celebration at the Intermediate Terminal, 3101 Wharf St., beginning at 5 p.m. Features music, vendors, food trucks and fireworks. Headlining performance by R&B singer Carl Thomas. Free. rva.gov
Church Hill Juneteenth Day of Freedom. Events begin at 8:30 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 2401 E. Broad St., and move to Peter Paul RVA (1708 N. 22nd St.) for a 10:30 a.m. worship service and an 11:45 a.m. African dance performed by Ezibu Muntu, followed by a community picnic. Website
Virginia Union Parade, On the campus of Virginia Union, beginning at 11 a.m. Website
Juneteenth Community Celebration at the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, at 6 p.m. Two new exhibitions open: (re)Framing Protest (Now) and Echoes of Us. Features a live DJ, book signing, pop-up print shop and Richmond Public Library’s Memory Lab capturing personal stories. Open bar and light snacks provided. Free. branchmuseum.org
Pocahontas State Park: Join park staff, volunteers, and community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy. Website
Saturday
Henrico County Juneteenth Celebration at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, from 4 to 10 p.m. Family‑friendly event includes over 160 vendors, a kids zone, Go‑Go music by EU featuring Sugar Bear and the Chuck Brown Band, and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Free. henrico.us/parks
Pocahontas State Park: Join park staff, volunteers, and community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy. Website
Sunday
Joy on Juneteenth at Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave. — an all‑day celebration of wellness, creativity and Black joy, from noon to 9 p.m. Includes line dancing, poetry, music and more than 25 Black‑owned vendors, including farmers and artisans. Free. diversityrichmond.org
